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Best Beach Day Trips

from Brisbane

Updated: Sep 16, 2024

From the bayside to the islands to the coast, 7 great beach day trips from Brisbane:

Day Tripping at Tugun

With a small-village vibe, friendly locals, hidden gems and the beach, Tugun is a slice of paradise

Day Tripping at Kirra

With iconic surf breaks, a relaxed seaside lifestyle & small village vibes, Kirra on the Southern Gold Coast makes for a great day trip

Day Tripping In Coolangatta

Coolangatta's world-class beaches, relaxed lifestyle, vibrant surf culture and foodie scene make this a must-do destination

Day Tripping In Noosaville

Locals have aptly nicknamed this stretch of fine golden sand along the banks of The Noosa River, 'The Golden Mile'.

Day Tripping In Redcliffe

Redcliffe is enjoying a renaissance, thanks to a world famous pop group and the rediscovery of its natural charms

Coochiemudlo Island Walk or Cycle

Coochie Mudlo Island is one of Moreton Bay's most secluded and compact sand-fringed islands, relatively untouched by time or tourists

Scarborough In A Day

Scarborough Beach and park by the sea surrounded by Norfolk Pine trees

At the northern tip of the Redcliffe peninsula the picturesque seaside village of Scarborough is a destination well worth traveling the extra mile for.

Clown at Halloween Eat Street Northshore

Halloween at Eat Street Northshore

Eat Street Northshore is getting a haunting Halloween makover!

Oct 31 - Nov 2

The Long Sunset

After a massive sellout in 2024, The Long Sunset is back in Boonah!

Oct 31 - Nov 2

Australia Independent Film Festival

Brisbane's big festival of short films is back at Palace Cinemas

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival

Two days of superhot spice will be happening at the Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival

Nov 1-2

SIX60 Live

SIX60 are bringing their electrifying live show to Kingston Butter Factory

Nov 2

Melbourne Cup at The Star Brisbane

The Star Brisbane will come alive with colour, bubbles, and dazzling entertainment

Nov 4

Melbourne Cup at Sirromet

Celebrate Melbourne Cup in classic style this year at Sirromet

Nov 4

Supanova 2025

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming Powers Up in Brisbane!

Nov 7-9

Comedy @ The Butter Factory

Get ready to laugh out loud as the Comedy@The Butter Factory series returns

Nov 8

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